George Bell Stats & Facts (1981-1993)

George Bell Stats & Facts (1981-1993)

George Bell Position: Leftfielder Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right 6-1, 190lb (185cm, 86kg) Born: October 21, 1959 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic Debut: April 9, 1981 (14,426th in major league history) vs. DET 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: October 2, 1993 (Age 33-346d) vs. CLE 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB Full Name: George Antonio Bell Nicknames: Liberty View Player…

Chicago Cubs acquiring outfielder Sammy Sosa

Chicago Cubs acquiring outfielder Sammy Sosa

    On March 30, 1992, the Chicago Cubs make one of their best trades ever, acquiring outfielder Sammy Sosa and pitcher Ken Patterson from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder George Bell. While Bell’s career will last only two more seasons, Sosa will become an All-Star and capture national attention by hitting 66 home…

Ken Oberkfell cracks a two-run double off Dave Smith in the 11th inning for a 6-4 triumph over the Cubs
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Ken Oberkfell cracks a two-run double off Dave Smith in the 11th inning for a 6-4 triumph over the Cubs

1991 – Ken Oberkfell cracks a two-run double off Dave Smith in the 11th inning for a 6-4 triumph over the Cubs. A three-run shot by Luis Gonzalez off Greg Maddux stakes Houston to an early lead but George Bell tags Jim Clancy with a homer in the ninth to send it to extra innings. 

The Toronto SkyDome opens, but the Blue Jays lose 5 – 3 to the Milwaukee Brewers

The Toronto SkyDome opens, but the Blue Jays lose 5 – 3 to the Milwaukee Brewers

1989 – The Toronto SkyDome opens, but the Blue Jays lose 5 – 3 to the Milwaukee Brewers. Baseball’s newest and most modern stadium features a $100 million fully retractable roof, a hotel, the world’s largest video display board, and a Hard Rock Cafe.

George Bell hits a walk off to end the Blue Jays stay at Exhibition Stadium
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George Bell hits a walk off to end the Blue Jays stay at Exhibition Stadium

    May 28, 1989 – George Bell ends the Toronto Blue Jays’ twelve-year stay at Exhibition Stadium with a walk-off home run off Bobby Thigpen to win the Jays’ final game there with a 7-5 win over the Chicago White Sox, the same team the Jays’ faced in their first game at Exhibition Stadium…

The Blue Jays fire manager Jimy Williams and replace him with hitting coach Cito Gaston. Williams led the club to a 12-24 start and had several publicized run-ins with star slugger George Bell, who refused to be the designated hitter.

The Blue Jays fire manager Jimy Williams and replace him with hitting coach Cito Gaston. Williams led the club to a 12-24 start and had several publicized run-ins with star slugger George Bell, who refused to be the designated hitter.

The Blue Jays fire manager Jimy Williams and replace him with hitting coach Cito Gaston. Williams led the club to a 12-24 start and had several publicized run-ins with star slugger George Bell, who refused to be the designated hitter.

Pat Borders becomes the first player in American League history to drive in five runs in his major league debut when he collects two singles and a triple in the Blue Jays’ 11-4 victory over Kansas City at Royals Stadium. The 24 year-old rookie catcher joins Walter Mueller (1922 Pirates) and Joe Cunningham (1954 Cardinals), who both accomplished the feat in the Senior Circuit.

Pat Borders becomes the first player in American League history to drive in five runs in his major league debut when he collects two singles and a triple in the Blue Jays’ 11-4 victory over Kansas City at Royals Stadium. The 24 year-old rookie catcher joins Walter Mueller (1922 Pirates) and Joe Cunningham (1954 Cardinals), who both accomplished the feat in the Senior Circuit.